Christmas Express

from
06 Dec 2025 to
04 Jan 2026
The steam locomotive of the Christmas Express with red details travels along a single track through a winter landscape beside the Miljoenenlijn.
The station hall of Simpelveld with a blue-tiled counter, an illuminated Christmas tree with presents, and two seated dolls on a wooden bench.
A festively set table with crockery and a tiered tray stands in a wooden carriage of the Christmas Express with a view of the tracks outside.
Events

Christmas and Holidays

During the dark days around Christmas, the Christmas Express runs once again in Limburg, a steam train filled with nostalgia, warmth and winter charm. The train departs from the old station in Simpelveld and takes you through the rolling hill landscape. Along the way, you can enjoy fogged up windows, billowing steam and views of a wintry setting.

Christmas like grandmother celebrated it

The steam heating keeps the carriages pleasantly warm while outside the steam drifts past the windows. At Simpelveld station, the heart of the Miljoenenlijn, volunteers bring the past to life. Children admire the Christmas crib on the platform while in Brasserie Perron 4 hot chocolate, Limburg vlaai and homemade soup are served.

Dates 2025/2026

The Kerst Expres runs on:

  • 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28 and 31 December 2025
  • 3 and 4 January 2026

The train runs between Simpelveld and Schin op Geul with stops in Eys Wittem and Wijlré Gulpen. The historic railbus also travels to Kerkrade, Vetschau in Germany and Schin op Geul.

Packages and highlights

During the operating days, various packages are available. Combine your ride with a lunch at Brasserie Perron 4, a guided tour of the museum site, a tasting at the Brand Brewery, a visit to the Discovery Museum or a winter walk with lunch at Hotel Salden.

Special options include the Christmas lunch in the Pullman carriage on 26 December and the New Years Eve brunch on 31 December with views of the winter landscape and a festive meal on board.

All information about packages can be found via Packages - De Miljoenenlijn.

Practical info

  • You can board at any station along the route
  • Free parking at all stations
Price
Different ticket types are available. Prices on event days may differ from regular days.
Reserve

Practical information

Christmas Express

Miljoenenlijn - Simpelveld trainstation
Stationstraat
22
6369 VJ
Simpelveld
+31 (0)45 544 0018
info@miljoenenlijn.nl
www.miljoenenlijn.nl

Check the current days and times on Christmas Express - De Miljoenenlijn.